Fort Miro Chapter DAR meets at 2 p.m. at the Carolyn Rose Strauss Senior Center. "An Update on Education" will be presented by Monroe City School Board member Bill Willson. Yearbooks will be available for pick up. Guest are welcome. Dianne Lawrence 343-4911.

LearningTECH/Quest School annual fundraiser Mum Garden Sale is 9 a.m.-noon at the school, 2401 Oliver Road. Mums in colors, $12 each or two for $20.

Oct. 10

Princess Cochon de Lait

Cochon de Lait hosted by the Princess Theatre, 7-10 p.m. Oct. 10. Tickets $40 per person, $75 per couple. Call the box office at 435-6299. Food, music and dancing.

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